Jamie Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Well we can just get Viduka to stick to Distin like shit, Oba's pace against Campbell, then Owen being the free man, sorted Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 If the players are up for this game and have a go at them we'll come away with 3 points. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 First goal wins IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 First goal wins IMO. Interesting, a rule change part way through a season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest marky555 Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 They are still fighting for Europe in the league so I cannot see this being as easy as people make out. I am still however hopeful we can get a result, even if just a draw. IMO, a win would certinaly mean we are moving in the right direction. Spot on there pal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shevfa Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 Our 4-3-3 formation works well as long as our wingbacks give their best Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filflop1 Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 2-0 to the toon, fancy Owen and Barton to score, Barton's been hitting some corkers lately just wide or just to high so i fancy him to nab one today Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 Our 4-3-3 formation works well as long as our wingbacks give their best To be honest, I think a good 442 will trump our 433 as there are too many spaces in and around our midfield. I reckon that 442-451-433 could become the paper-scissors-stone of footballing formations. I think though today that with Portsmouth injuries, their midfield will be quite deep and compact and this won't expose the 433's frailties as such, rather it will be down to the tracking of Krancjar, and the midfield trio out battling their midfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davy_fulla Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 Martins and Owen will both score in this game. 2 - 1 Win. Good call - gone for 2-1 to us with Defoe 1st goal @95-1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 Owen to mug Distin within the first 15 min!! Beye to show Defoe just how defenders should be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 I've put a fiver on Defoe first goal, Newcastle to win - 55/1. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guinness_fiend Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 First goal wins IMO. Agreed. This will be a very difficult game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
olliemort Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 Looking forward to another hangover Sunday! 2-1 to toon Oba and Owen to score Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObaStar Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 owen hat trick 3-0 newcastle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 I've thought about this and I honestly have no idea. It will be a good test for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest newcastle4life Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 2-1 to the toon Owen and Martisn great result if we could get it but will be very difficult. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmonkey Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 We'll dominate possession, a defensive error will result in a goal for Portsmouth, Owen will have two decent chances and one sitter, Viduka will spend much of the game losing the ball but will hold the ball up well a few times, and Martins will beat his man and get a shot in on several occassions. Diarra will be the best player on the pitch. 1-1, or if its just our day, 3-1. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 We'll dominate possession, a defensive error will result in a goal for Portsmouth, Owen will have two decent chances and one sitter, Viduka will spend much of the game losing the ball but will hold the ball up well a few times, and Martins will beat his man and get a shot in on several occassions. Diarra will be the best player on the pitch. 1-1, or if its just our day, 3-1. Not likely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 Out isn't he? I'm nervous about this game now, even though it's ages away. That's a good thing though, means I know we have a chance these days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 I've just thought. I've missed our last three matches which have all been good performances by all accounts, but I'm watching this one. We're bound to lose. Probably 10-0. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate End Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 To be honest, I think a good 442 will trump our 433 as there are too many spaces in and around our midfield. I think though today that with Portsmouth injuries, their midfield will be quite deep and compact and this won't expose the 433's frailties as such, rather it will be down to the tracking of Krancjar, and the midfield trio out battling their midfield. Agree with most of that; the way Portsmouth are set up narrow and only one real outlet I can't see them stretching our centre three much. The frailties of us playing 4-3-3 will appear when playing sides with wingers that really stretch our centre three across the pitch and there use of their full backs with the space in-front of them that our formation gives them. I aspect a close game Portsmouth don't score a awful lot of goals but there defense is superb, the firepower and current form of Martins-Viduka-Owen gives us a really good shout going into this one that along with the fact it looks like Diarra, Utaka, Kanu are out. Same team hopefully bar Taylor return. 1 v 2 Newcastle Martins and Owen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 Our 3 man midfield will be the key against there pace and power we certainly have enough up top to create them problems and defoe will certainly cause us a few 1-1 Owen to score first and Defoe to equalise Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest YANKEEBLEEDSMAGPIE Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 GOOD MORNING TOON ARMY Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 If Portsmouth have their wingers stay high up the pitch it will make it difficult for Beye and Enrique to bombard their box from forward positions. I think Harry will have two holding midfielders and two wingers to try and counter our 4-3-3, we will therefore have to play cutely through the middle where we should out man them... Difficult game, will listen to it on the radio. I also think the first goal will help a lot, but with our new found faith and Keegan's mantra of we'll score more it shouldn't really worry us if they do!! 2-2 Owen & barton Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jawesome Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 Draa tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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